Nn Police Seek Tips On Suspect In Attack

July 21, 2001|By Daily Press

Newport News police are seeking information about Ronald D. Arehart, a 38-year-old man wanted on charges that he attacked a woman July 8.

Shortly after midnight, a 24-year-old resident of the 100 block of Delmar Lane awoke to find a stranger in her apartment. The intruder used a knife to attack the woman, but the intruder fled when she resisted. The victim suffered a minor cut.

Police have warrants charging Arehart with attempted rape, armed burglary, malicious wounding and two counts of using a knife in a felony.

Anyone with information about Arehart is asked call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887.) Crime Line calls are confidential. A tip that leads to an arrest could result in a reward of up to $1,000.